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enThe Asia-Pacific and Women’s Labour Migrationhttp://migrationpolicy.org/multimedia/asia-pacific-and-womens-labour-migration
<p>Marking the release of the 12th MPI-IOM Issue in Brief, this event in Bangkok examined the emerging trends in women’s labor migration in the Asia-Pacific region, and the related opportunities and challenges. <em>The audio does not include opening remarks and begins with the author's presentation.</em></p>
Fri, 27 Mar 2015 14:41:06 -0400Migration Policy Institute15249Child and Family Migration to the United States: Continuing Flows and Evolving Responseshttp://migrationpolicy.org/events/child-and-family-migration-united-states-continuing-flows-and-evolving-responses
<p>A webinar examining the shifting pattern of Central American migration between 2011 and 2014 and expectations for 2015, why inflows in this period present a particularly acute policy challenge, and how states, localities, the U.S. government, and other countries in the region are responding to the crisis. </p>
Thu, 26 Mar 2015 15:01:51 -0400Migration Policy Institute15247Women’s Labour Migration from Asia and the Pacific: Opportunities and Challengeshttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/womens-labour-migration-asia-and-pacific-opportunities-and-challenges
<p>The number of women migrants in many countries in the Asia-Pacific region is on the rise. While migration can provide unique opportunities for female workers to improve their livelihoods and gain greater autonomy, it also exposes them to new types of vulnerability and discrimination. This brief looks at the trends and patterns in female labor migration in the Asia-Pacific region as well as key policy challenges relating to female migration.</p>
Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:18:31 -0400Migration Policy Institute15246Securing the Border: Defining the Current Population Living in the Shadows and Addressing Future Flowshttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/securing-border-defining-current-population-living-shadows-and-addressing-future-flows
<p>Testimony of Marc Rosenblum before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs for the March 26, 2015 hearing on the characteristics of unauthorized immigrants in the United States and how to address future flows.</p>
Tue, 24 Mar 2015 12:34:40 -0400Migration Policy Institute15243Protection in Crisis: Forced Migration and Protection in a Global Erahttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/protection-crisis-forced-migration-and-protection-global-era
<p>More than 51 million people worldwide are forcibly displaced today as refugees, asylum seekers, or internally displaced persons. This report details the increasing mismatch between the legal and normative frameworks that define the existing protection regime and the contemporary patterns of forced displacement.</p>
Fri, 20 Mar 2015 17:50:04 -0400Migration Policy Institute15242Cross-Cutting Needs and Opportunities: Language Access, Funding, Multi-Level Partnerships, and Planning for the Long Termhttp://migrationpolicy.org/multimedia/cross-cutting-needs-and-opportunities-language-access-funding-multi-level-partnerships
<p>Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from the cities of New York and Seattle and others examines possible recommendations on federal coordination of local government immigrant integration initiatives, including language access. </p>
Thu, 19 Mar 2015 19:30:17 -0400Migration Policy Institute15240The Development of EU Policy on Immigration and Asylum: Rethinking Coordination and Leadershiphttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/development-eu-policy-immigration-and-asylum-rethinking-coordination-and-leadership
<p>Despite the European Union's high expectations for effectively resolving migration-related challenges, it has become clear that the policy-making structure in place today does little to support this goal. This policy brief addresses the underlying mechanisms of policy development around migration and asylum and identifies areas where reform to EU institutions is needed.</p>
Wed, 18 Mar 2015 14:53:24 -0400Migration Policy Institute15238Not Adding Up: The Fading Promise of Europe&#039;s Dublin Systemhttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/not-adding-fading-promise-europes-dublin-system
<p>The European Union's Dublin Regulation, the mechanism to assign responsibility to Member States for processing individual asylum claims, has been the subject of intense political debate since its inception. This report examines the key criticisms of the Dublin system on asylum, evaluates the potential of the recently adopted recast, and recommends topics for consideration during the scheduled 2016 review of the system.</p>
Mon, 16 Mar 2015 12:23:38 -0400Migration Policy Institute15233Integration Challenges and Opportunities in the Economic Development and Refugee Resettlement Arenashttp://migrationpolicy.org/multimedia/integration-challenges-and-opportunities-economic-development-and-refugee-resettlement
<p>This webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the WE Global Network, and Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Service, examines the role of economic development initiatives and refugee resettlement programs/infrastructure in immigrant integration. </p>
Fri, 13 Mar 2015 12:12:41 -0400Migration Policy Institute15230All Eyes on U.S. Federal Courts as Deferred Action Programs Haltedhttp://migrationpolicy.org/article/all-eyes-us-federal-courts-deferred-action-programs-halted
<p>Attention is now squarely focused on the U.S. federal courts where the legal battle over President Obama's executive actions on immigration continues. While congressional efforts to roll back the directives appear to have been put aside, at least temporarily, implementation of the signature deferred action programs announced in November 2014 remains blocked. The administration, however, is moving forward with other aspects of the executive order, as this article explores.</p>
Thu, 12 Mar 2015 13:44:49 -0400Migration Policy Institute15229The Asia-Pacific and Women’s Labour Migrationhttp://migrationpolicy.org/events/asia-pacific-and-women%E2%80%99s-labour-migration
<p>Marking the release of the MPI-IOM 12th Issue in Brief, this event in Bangkok examined the emerging trends in women’s labor migration in the Asia-Pacific region, and the related opportunities and challenges.</p>
Wed, 11 Mar 2015 13:25:23 -0400Migration Policy Institute15228Building Skills in North and Central America: Barriers and Policy Options toward Harmonizing Qualifications in Nursinghttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/building-skills-north-and-central-america-barriers-and-policy-options-toward-harmonizing
<p>Amid aging populations and the growth of chronic diseases, the demand for skilled health-care professionals is on the rise in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This report explores the policy implications, benefits, and challenges of harmonizing nursing qualifications in the region, suggesting that a more collaborative approach could result in greater supply and quality of nurses.</p>
Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:13:28 -0400Migration Policy Institute15226Adult Education, English and Skills Training: Opportunities for Action and Investment in the Most Vital Integration Serviceshttp://migrationpolicy.org/multimedia/adult-education-english-and-skills-training-opportunities-action-and-investment-most
<p>This webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of adult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.</p>
Fri, 06 Mar 2015 13:47:02 -0500Migration Policy Institute15223A Profile of Immigrants in Houston, the Nation&#039;s Most Diverse Metropolitan Areahttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/profile-immigrants-houston-nations-most-diverse-metropolitan-area
<p>In 2013 the Houston metro area was home to 1.4 million immigrants—with the nearly 60 percent growth in its immigrant population since 2000 nearly twice the national rate. This report provides an overview of the demographic and socioeconomic characteristics of Houston's immigrants, along with their naturalization rates, legal status, and potential eligibility for immigration benefits such as citizenship or deferred action programs.</p>
Thu, 05 Mar 2015 12:59:08 -0500Migration Policy Institute15222Understanding Transnational Dynamics in European Immigrant Integration Policyhttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/understanding-transnational-dynamics-european-immigrant-integration-policy
<p>In light of the recognition of the need for a new approach to immigrant integration policy in the European Union, policymakers and other actors are beginning to look at the role that origin countries can play in the integration process. This policy brief explores the transnational dynamics at work behind the scenes of integration policy, including wider sociopolitical factors in origin and destination countries.</p>
Fri, 27 Feb 2015 11:40:54 -0500Migration Policy Institute15217Cross-Cutting Needs and Opportunities: Language Access, Funding, Multi-Level Partnerships, and Planning for the Long Termhttp://migrationpolicy.org/events/cross-cutting-needs-and-opportunities-language-access-funding-multi-level-partnerships-and
<p>Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from the cities of New York and Seattle and others delves into possible recommendations on federal coordination of local government immigrant integration initiatives, including language access. </p>
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:49:51 -0500Migration Policy Institute15216Integration Challenges and Opportunities in the Economic Development and Refugee Resettlement Arenashttp://migrationpolicy.org/events/integration-challenges-and-opportunities-economic-development-and-refugee-resettlement-arenas
<p>Part of a series exploring recommendations likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the WE Global Network, and Lutheran Immigrant and Refugee Services, examines the role of economic development initiatives and refugee resettlement programs/infrastructure in immigrant integration. </p>
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 11:10:04 -0500Migration Policy Institute15215Adult Education, English and Skills Training: Opportunities for Action and Investment in the Most Vital Integration Serviceshttp://migrationpolicy.org/events/adult-education-english-and-skills-training-opportunities-action-and-investment-most-vital
<p>Part of a series exploring issues likely to be addressed by the new National Integration Plan, this webinar, with perspectives from MPI, the National Partnership for New Americans, and the National Skills Coalition, looks at the role of adult education and English language and skills training in the immigrant integration process.</p>
Thu, 26 Feb 2015 09:58:04 -0500Migration Policy Institute15211Frequently Requested Statistics on Immigrants and Immigration in the United Stateshttp://migrationpolicy.org/article/frequently-requested-statistics-immigrants-and-immigration-united-states
<p>An estimated 41.3 million immigrants lived in the United States in 2013, about 13 percent of the total U.S. population, constituting the world's largest foreign-born population. This Spotlight from MPI's Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova offers the most current and sought-after data on immigrants in the United States—including origin, educational attainment, the unauthorized, deportations, and more—in one easy-to-use resource.</p>
Wed, 25 Feb 2015 10:51:09 -0500Migration Policy Institute15209A Review of the Department of Homeland Security’s Policies and Procedures for the Apprehension, Detention, and Release of Non-Citizens Unlawfully Present in the United Stateshttp://migrationpolicy.org/research/review-department-homeland-security%E2%80%99s-policies-and-procedures-apprehension-detention-and
<p>Letter submitted by Marc R. Rosenblum, Deputy Director, U.S. Immigration Program, at the request of the Minority Staff of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for the February 25, 2015 joint subcommittee hearing reviewing apprehension, detention, and release policies regarding unauthorized immigrants. </p>
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